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Centerville

A ghost town of unknown status in Charlton County, Georgia.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Centerville ghost town, Georgia
Photo: Michael Rivera (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Georgia
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Centerville is one of them. Centerville is a city in Houston County, Georgia, United States. The city is a part of the larger Macon-Warner Robins Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated March 25, 1958.

Charlton County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Trader's Hill — Centerville keeps them company on the map.

The story of Centerville

Georgia's ghost towns are gold-rush towns from 1829, cotton ports, and kaolin and lumber settlements.

Centerville is a city in Houston County, Georgia, United States. The city is a part of the larger Macon-Warner Robins Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated March 25, 1958. As of the 2020 census, Centerville had a population of 8,228. The city's central location, proximity to major highways and interstates, and excellent quality of life makes it one of the top bedroom communities in Georgia. In 2016, Centerville was ranked 7th Happiest City in Georgia by zippia.com, a website devoted to career-related rankings.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Centerville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Centerville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Centerville FAQs

Where is Centerville located?
Centerville is in Charlton County, Georgia. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Centerville in?
Centerville sits in Charlton County, Georgia. See our full guide to ghost towns in Charlton County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Centerville?
Centerville is a city in Houston County, Georgia, United States. The city is a part of the larger Macon-Warner Robins Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated March 25, 1958. As of the 2020 census, Centerville had a population of 8,228.
What remains at Centerville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Centerville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Centerville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Centerville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Centerville, Georgia”), CC BY-SA.

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